June 2013 Publisher Letter

I am discovering the truth that, wherever we are on our life’s journey, we are always exactly where we are supposed to be.

Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center

Meeting a Growing Demand for Customized Prescriptions

Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center, in Waltham, has provided customized medications and natural health remedies for people since 1852.

Low-Maintenance Lawn Seed is Safe for Children, Animals and the Environment

Pearl’s Premium, Inc., of Wayland, announces a new, low-maintenance lawn seed that saves time, money and water.

Lessening Inflammation to Reduce Arthritis Pain and Disease

Joint problems and arthritis can affect everyone. Rather than mask the pain with drugs, it’s best to use a holistic approach to healing and determine the underlying cause of the affliction.

Kristine Bahr

Vulnerability

The Key to Living Fully and From the Heart

Inspired living begins with fully buying in to life, getting off the sidelines and into the game. But what, exactly, does that look like?

Susan Hagen

Vegetable Gardens are Worth the Growing Pains

For many people, the task of growing their own food seems monumental, yet the rewards are immeasurable. Here are a few time-tested tips for a greater likelihood of gardening success.

Darron Jalbert

The Fatherhood Factor

How Raising Children Changes Men

Walking a child through life tends to make a man less self-centered and more patient, creative and flexible.

Dog Sports

People & Pets Play Well Together

Yoga, swimming, jumping hurdles—however we work out, dogs can be our best, most joyful exercise buddies.

Reframing Personal Priorities

Craig Hamilton Explores the Gender Gap in Spiritual Growth

Can a man be both a good breadwinner and a spiritual seeker? Some men feel that it’s an either/or choice and women prefer bucks to personal growth. But is it true?

Walk This Way

Step Up to Barefoot Benefits

When we kick off our shoes, our feet are soothed, stimulated and strengthened by their up-close and personal contact with the good earth.

Free Mini-Retreat for Women Seeking Balance

Marie Wetmore, a life and career coach for women, is hosting a free life balance and relaxation mini-retreat.

Chronic Pain Relief Training Program in Watertown this Fall

The Somatic Movement Center in Watertown is offering the first Boston area training program in an effective method of chronic pain relief called Clinical Somatic Education.

Life is Good T-shirts Raise Money for One Fund Boston

The Life is good company is selling Boston Love T-shirts to raise money for the city it loves.

Whole Foods Market Invites Customers to 'Bee’ Part of the Solution

In response to declining honey bee populations across the globe, Whole Foods Market has launched its “Share the Buzz” campaign to raise awareness and inspire productive action.

Improving Vision Naturally with Yoga

Rosemarie Coleman has opened a new office at Qi, The Inner Gym, in Boston, where she teaches vision improvement techniques that employ Kundalini yoga methods.

Rain Garden Coming to Wellesley Town Hall

The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will install a rain garden this summer near the duck pond on the grounds of Wellesley Town Hall.

Radio Show and Workshop on Everyday Spirituality

Janet Kessenich, founder of Spiral Energies, launches a monthly Internet radio show called Creating a Spirited Life, June 16.

Free Acupuncture for Those Traumatized by the Marathon Bombings

The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), in Newton, is operating a free Trauma Relief Clinic for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.

Back Bay’s New Inner Gym for Body, Mind and Spirit

Qi, The Inner Gym, has opened in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. The center aims to serve the needs of mind, body and spirit.

Sixth Annual Whisker Walk for Animal Welfare in Lancaster

Animal Shelter, Inc., presents the sixth annual Whisker Walk, a leisurely, one-mile stroll on shaded, flat, grassy trails with pet owners and their well-behaved dogs.

Helping Families to Enjoy Safe, Happy Times with Dogs and Kids

Boston K9 Concierge is now a licensed presenter of Dogs & Storks and Dog & Baby Connection programs.

Farm Fresh Food and Treats Delivered to Doorsteps

This month, Something GUD launches its farm-to-fridge delivery service for Boston and the North Shore.